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Assasin Bug

Zelus sp.

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Description:

Zelus is a genus of insects in the family Reduviidae, the assassin bugs. They are known for a sticky trap predation strategy. Sticky resin produced from a leg gland is smeared on hairs to aid in prey capture. This is somewhat analogous to the carnivorous plant sundew.

Habitat:

Rural area near farm lands.

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Zelus (genus)

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PublishedMarch 26, 2016

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